Wichita eagle., 1887-01-26
nRNRERT MACCAIRE.n
The Successful Rendition ior this Delightful
Comic Opera at the Opening of Garfield
Opera House.

Last evening was the formal opening @
the new Garfield Opera house. This large
ball has undergone a complete change ano
those who last night saw it for tie first time
after its meta,norphoris were Eoost agree
ably surprised. Upon the floor were new
opera chairs of the latest and most approved
pattern. in the rear was raised gradually
ascending platform upon which were ar
ranged rows cf seats. Ia front were heavy
dark red curtains hung before the dressing
roons upon each side OF stage
Before the stage was SUSPENDED curtain Of
81 milar material, which when drawn hung
gracefully from above along the sides and
disclosed large stage with fine scenery and
stage settings. The whole has an air Of
neatness and beauty that will make this q
most pleasant and attractive place of arnuse-
ment
The opening play was Jocabowski's comic
opera of Robert Maccaire, with the follow
ing most excellent cast Of characters:
Robert Haccaire. .... ". P. Campbell
Jack Strop Robt. Neff
| Captain Ashley l.. d. Washburre
Theophilus Howler G. temberance lecturer,
Peter PuInl,in, landlord OF the Golden
| GooSc..... .-...... Lee alker
| Robin, q gardener +. Dixon
! Robert 4. Gripper, Of the police,
Arthur Percy
Dolly, the eliest daughter, a sentimental
young lady ....-.. JuHa hunt
/ Patience, her younger sister. Grace Bear
Mrs Peter PumlliD, their Ma,
Genevieve Chambers
Jessie, the Maid Of the Inn,.... Nettie Klum
Characters in the blood-thlilling melo
drama, "Tbe Bloated Baron, and the Bloom
ing Bride, and tho Bleeding Motherin-law. +"
Araminsa, the Bride
Godolphin- -Semiquaver, n Troubador.
Boron Grufangrimieo, a william of the
deepest dye, in fact dire william.
Wooifgang, Sindercat-His Creatures.
Ciorinda, Clothilda, Ethelbert-His Daugh-
tiers.
The Ghost of the BIee ling A. l. l..
The ChoruS-MisseS Lillian Brandon,
ary Missnger, Ada Hoffman, Mrs Stewart,
Mrs Dr. Bloch, Mrs J. II. Sohn. Mrs. Dixon.
MessTs. Sawyer, Gray, VIII and Erh. Hoff-
man ard Musel!er
IN the Ebretto there is no story but only
series of incidents aud situations strung to-
gether.after the fashion Of modern musical
comedy, and which serves as a framework
for tie charming music Of Jocabowski.
The story, as it is, may be briefly told q,
follows:
Two thieves, the historical Robert Mac
caire AMI his cowardly companion, Jack
Strop, are Oh [. pi OCCASIONAL tour and arrive
at quiet country village. The landlord OF
tho inn, bis family aud the pretty maid
servant, ere all stage struck, and with the
assistance OF temperance lecturer and a
actor (who IS expected, intend to
give 9 grand dramatic performance in the
large room OF the ian. The two thieves rep
resent themselves as these two individuals,
sud lroceedto ingraiiate themselves i'll the
es.oem Of Tie landlords family. Dolly, the
eldest daughter, IS Of a sentimental turn,
auJ q confirmed uette-driving her ad- |
Icirers 10 distraction and flirting first with |
III temperance lecturer then the officer OF
party Of soldiers, who anive-ihen with |
Naccaire, although her heart IS given to
policeman, who is il pursuit of the two
thieves
IL the inale Of tie first act the unfortu-
rate l,mIo1 ancc lecturer is robbed Of his
clothes and is arrested as the supposed roto-
rious criminal.
In the second act he two thieves are hay
ing good time as hcnored guests in the inn,
cad tie act closes with a burlesque upon
: blood-lhgilling melo-dralra, given 10y tie
different characters.
in TIE third act nearly all the characters
are in concealment, some having made
assignation With Naccaire, finally an alarni
Is, given, tie thieves are captured ard the
various couples happily reconciled.
: TIE characters were ali well sustained and
never was & performance 10y amateurs better
received. THO second act was especially
go3d Miss klun's solo was cncored, and
Mr.. Lee Walker WAS four times recalled
each time making some happy local hit that
brought down the house, ''you know" The
Duet in the second act by Miss Hunt and
Sir. Percy was beautiful and three calls
were made for its repertition by tie
delighted audience. The three little
maids from school, Miss Chambers,
Messrs Campbell and Walker, was quite
a taking and laughable burlesque. The
cboruses were all well sung and bespoke the
careful and thorough training which the
company had undergone in the teaching of
Sir. Dixon. The costumes were most appro- |
pirate and those worn by many of the char
acters elegant. OF the performance as a |
whole it appeared to be the verdict of ali
who had seen it that it was a success The |
while good, was not so large as !
might have been expected, yet the hearty
accorded Robert Maccaire-' by |
those present last night gives the assurance
of a crowded house tonight and tomorrow
night.
MlNNEAPOLIS OUTDOSE.
One OF Minneapolis leading real estate |
dealers, Mr.. Davis, spent yesterday in